Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-0096 affects Writer in Microsoft Windows Essentials 2011 and 2012. A malicious remote actor could use crafted URL parameters to bypass configured proxy settings and overwrite files. This mainly matters where legacy Windows Essentials components remain installed on managed or unmanaged endpoints. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with Windows Essentials Writer 2011 or 2012 still installed. Organizations without those components are unlikely to be affected, but asset inventories often miss old desktop software. Medium priority for most organizations, higher if legacy Windows desktop software is common or poorly inventoried. Confirm whether Windows Essentials Writer exists before allocating emergency response resources. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS13-045 and apply the applicable security update.; Remove Windows Essentials Writer where it is no longer required.; Prioritize legacy Windows endpoints outside standard patch management..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS13-045CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16204CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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